Monthly Archives: August 2014

“Cocking the Silver Cross”

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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The Seasonal Itch

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“There are places I remember, all my life, though some have change,” Judy Collins sings with her characteristic soft, seductive voice while strumming her acoustic guitar. The needle point dips into the olive-green silk ribbon, hand-dyed by Mary of Brandenburg … Continue reading →

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“Holding the Past”

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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No Present Danger

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A doe’s ear twitched. She shook her head, then dropped it to the trail. Her shiny black nose sniffed side to side. With a start, her head rose up. She looked to the south, then took two steps forward. Her … Continue reading →

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“Hauling Lodge Poles”

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Msko-waagosh ndizhnikaas”

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Snowflakes cling to the trade blanket’s crimson nap. The woolen shell is more white than red. The black stripe is a pale gray, a nothingness hue that matches the firmament. The Northwest gun’s lock nestles against my right elbow, tucked … Continue reading →

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Trees Don’t Grow Bigger…

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Darkness ebbed to an overcast calm. Wool-lined winter moccasins stepped and paused eastward—the object of that crisp November morning’s still-hunt was the nasty thicket in hopes of bringing fresh venison to the pot. Thanksgiving of 1795 was a week off. … Continue reading →